{"id":10865,"date":"2025-08-02T07:06:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=10865"},"modified":"2025-08-02T07:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:06:13","slug":"summer-transfer-update-six","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/summer-transfer-update-six","title":{"rendered":"Summer Transfer Update Six &#8211; Garnacho, Sancho, and Gyokeres!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The summer transfer window is a circus, and the tent is packed with drama. Clubs are scrambling, agents are whispering, and fans are glued to their screens, refreshing for updates. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/aymeric-laporte-5774\">Aymeric Laporte\u2019s<\/a> potential homecoming to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/viktor-gyokeres-64922\">Viktor Gyokeres\u2019<\/a> big move to Arsenal, the market is alive with possibilities. Let\u2019s break it down, from the whispers of rumoured deals to the ink drying on contracts, with a full rundown of what\u2019s cooking in what is shaping up to be a wild season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Transfers are heating up<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rumoured\">Rumoured<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#laportes-bilbao-beckons\">Laporte\u2019s Bilbao Beckons<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#garnachos-chelsea-flirtation\">Garnacho\u2019s Chelsea Flirtation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sanchos-dortmund-dream-or-juventus-jolt\">Sancho\u2019s Dortmund Dream or Juventus Jolt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#progressing-transfers\">Progressing Transfers<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#seskos-premier-league-pick\">Sesko\u2019s Premier League Pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#isaks-liverpool-lure\">Isak\u2019s Liverpool Lure<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#palhinhas-tottenham-tonic\">Palhinha\u2019s returning to London&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#done-deals\">Done Deals<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gloukhs-ajax-adventure\">Gloukh\u2019s Ajax Adventure<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#luis-diaz-to-bayern-munich\">Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#felixs-saudi-surprise\">Felix\u2019s Saudi Surprise<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#viktor-gyokeres-signs-for-arsenal\">Viktor Gyokeres signs for Arsenal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rumoured\">Rumoured<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"laportes-bilbao-beckons\">Laporte\u2019s Bilbao Beckons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/aymeric-laporte-5774\">Aymeric Laporte<\/a>, the 31-year-old Spanish defender, might just be packing his bags for a return to Athletic Club. After a glittering spell at Manchester City and a stint in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, he\u2019s reportedly agreed personal terms with his boyhood club. The deal could be a free transfer, with Laporte negotiating a mutual contract exit from Al-Nassr. It\u2019s a homecoming that feels right, like slipping back into your favourite old jersey. Bilbao\u2019s defense could use his nous, with 222 appearances already under his belt from his earlier days there. Talks have opened, but nothing\u2019s signed yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"garnachos-chelsea-flirtation\">Garnacho\u2019s Chelsea Flirtation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/alejandro-garnacho-109995\">Alejandro Garnacho<\/a>, Manchester United\u2019s 21-year-old Argentine winger, is turning heads at Chelsea. He\u2019s a spark plug of a player, and Chelsea\u2019s Enzo Maresca sees him fitting their high-energy style. United, though, aren\u2019t budging easily, slapping a \u00a370 million price tag on their starlet. Chelsea have dangled players in a swap deal, but it\u2019s early days. Garnacho\u2019s keen to stay in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\"> Premier League<\/a>, which might give Chelsea an edge, but United\u2019s reluctance is a hurdle. You know what? This one feels like a tug-of-war that could go either way. Fans are already debating whether he\u2019d shine brighter in blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Another Argentinian at Chelsea?<br \/><br \/>The Blues fancy a move for Man Utd&#8217;s Alejandro Garnacho! \ud83d\ude31 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NVj5aZiWO6\">pic.twitter.com\/NVj5aZiWO6<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1880511017303830694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sanchos-dortmund-dream-or-juventus-jolt\">Sancho\u2019s Dortmund Dream or Juventus Jolt?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another United winger who has been shown the front door, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/jadon-sancho-51237\">Jadon Sancho\u2019s<\/a> future is a puzzle wrapped in a riddle. The 25-year-old English winger was initially tipped for a Borussia Dortmund reunion, where he dazzled with 50 goals in 137 appearances. But hold up, Juventus have swooped into the mix. His high wages are a sticking point, and Dortmund haven\u2019t fully backed out, leaving a sliver of hope for a German return. It\u2019s a plot twist nobody saw coming. Sancho\u2019s career, a mix of brilliance and frustration, needs a new chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"957\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jadon-Sancho-to-Dortmund-official-e1704977073970-1024x957.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4647\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"progressing-transfers\">Progressing Transfers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seskos-premier-league-pick\">Sesko\u2019s Premier League Pick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/benjamin-sesko-88973\">Benjamin Sesko<\/a>, the 22-year-old Slovenian striker tearing it up at RB Leipzig, is at the heart of a Premier League tug-of-war. Manchester United are leading the chase, with personal terms agreed and a \u00a370 million fee floated. Newcastle, though, are lurking, ready to pounce with their deep pockets. Sesko\u2019s tally of 39 goals in 87 appearances makes him a hot commodity, and United\u2019s need for a goal scorer gives them the edge. But here\u2019s the thing: Newcastle\u2019s ambition could make this a close call. Sesko\u2019s choice will shape his career, and fans are buzzing about where he\u2019ll land. United\u2019s history might just tip the scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"isaks-liverpool-lure\">Isak\u2019s Liverpool Lure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/alexander-isak-46509\">Alexander Isak<\/a>, Newcastle\u2019s 25-year-old Swedish striker, is Liverpool\u2019s big target. With 62 goals in 109 appearances, and 23 PL goals last season, he\u2019s a proven finisher, and Liverpool\u2019s \u00a3110 million bid shows they mean business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newcastle, however, want closer \u00a3150 million, a figure that could scare off even the Reds\u2019 deep coffers. Isak\u2019s openness to a move keeps the talks alive, but Liverpool might walk if the price stays sky-high. This deal feels like a high-stakes poker game, with both sides holding strong cards. If it happens, it could smash transfer records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Liverpool are pushing HARD to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, with a massive \u00a3120M guaranteed deal on the table!<br \/><br \/>The Reds are offering \u00a360M up front + another \u00a360M next year, with add-ons potentially taking the total fee to a staggering \u00a3140M! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ydyOSwPRgk\">pic.twitter.com\/ydyOSwPRgk<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1951237922931323143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palhinhas-tottenham-tonic\">Palhinha\u2019s returning to London&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/joao-palhinha-38109\">Joao Palhinha<\/a>, the 30-year-old Portuguese midfielder, is on the verge of a loan move to Tottenham from Bayern Munich. With an option to buy for \u00a326 million, this deal is nearly done, with Spurs covering his wages and a medical looming.After struggling for minutes at Bayern (just 17 league appearances in 2024-25), Palhinha\u2019s itching for a Premier League comeback. Tottenham\u2019s Thomas Frank sees him as the defensive anchor they need. It\u2019s a move that screams practicality. This could be the security that Tottenham\u2019s midfield craves.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"done-deals\">Done Deals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gloukhs-ajax-adventure\">Gloukh\u2019s Ajax Adventure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/oscar-gloukh-109229\">Oscar Gloukh<\/a>, the 21-year-old Israeli midfielder, has swapped Red Bull Salzburg for Ajax in a deal worth \u20ac15 million, potentially rising to \u20ac18 million with bonuses. He\u2019s signed a five-year contract, bringing his creative flair to the Eredivisie. Ajax fans are buzzing about their new playmaker, who\u2019s ready to light up Amsterdam. It\u2019s a fresh start for a young talent, and the move feels like a perfect fit, like a key sliding into a lock. Gloukh\u2019s arrival signals Ajax\u2019s intent to rebuild with flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u2705 OFFICIAL: Oscar Gloukh joins Ajax!<br \/><br \/>Ajax have reached a full agreement with Red Bull Salzburg and Oscar Gloukh for the transfer of the talented midfielder. The 21-Year old star has signed a five-year contract valid until June 30, 2030 \ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/czmSx2xLd0\">pic.twitter.com\/czmSx2xLd0<\/a><\/p>\r\n\u2014 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1951316101041656301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 1, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"luis-diaz-to-bayern-munich\">Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/luis-diaz-47123\">Luis Diaz<\/a>, Liverpool\u2019s 28-year-old Colombian winger, has made a \u00a365.5 million switch to Bayern Munich, signing a four-year deal. Diaz was a fan favourite at Anfield, but Bayern\u2019s offer was too good to refuse. He\u2019ll add pace and trickery to their attack, a coup for the Bundesliga giants. Liverpool fans might feel a pang of loss, but Diaz\u2019s new chapter in Germany promises excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-2075451261-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Luis Diaz of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City at Anfield on March 10, 2024 in Liverpool, England. \" class=\"wp-image-6484\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Nikki Dyer &#8211; LFC\/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"felixs-saudi-surprise\">Felix\u2019s Saudi Surprise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/joao-felix-60596\">Joao Felix<\/a>, the 25-year-old Portuguese forward, has taken a bold leap to Al-Nassr from Chelsea for up to \u00a343.7 million. Signing a two-year contract, he\u2019ll team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. After inconsistent spells at Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and AC Milan, this move is a chance to hit the reset button. The deal, starting at \u00a326.2 million with add-ons, is a gamble, but Felix\u2019s flair could shine in a new setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"viktor-gyokeres-signs-for-arsenal\">Viktor Gyokeres signs for Arsenal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/viktor-gyokeres-64922\">Viktor Gyokeres<\/a>, the 27-year-old Swedish striker, has landed at Arsenal from Sporting CP for \u00a363.8 million, inking a five-year deal. With a staggering 97 goals in 102 appearances, he\u2019s the goal machine Mikel Arteta\u2019s been craving. The fee, \u00a355 million plus \u00a38.7 million in add-ons, is a statement of Arsenal\u2019s ambition. Gyokeres\u2019 signing feels like the final piece of a puzzle, ready to slot into Arsenal\u2019s attack. Fans are already dreaming of title challenges with him leading the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2165575925-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Transfer of the summer? LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 9: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP celebrates scoring Sporting CP third goal during the match between Sporting CP and Rio Ave FC for Liga Portugal Betclic at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 9, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. \" class=\"wp-image-10138\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Carlos Rodrigues\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickyHelfgott1\"><em>NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter<\/em>)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\">latest football news<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\"> Premier League news<\/a> on 365Scores!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The summer transfer window is a circus, and the tent is packed with drama. Clubs are scrambling, agents are whispering, and fans are glued to their screens, refreshing for updates. From Aymeric Laporte\u2019s potential homecoming to Viktor Gyokeres\u2019 big move to Arsenal, the market is alive with possibilities. Let\u2019s break it down, from the whispers &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":10874,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[68,1966,3012,182,3492,3856,179,3027,194,193,10,207,3825,590,864,3857,14,2069,27,206,1116,13,1395,3858,274,2744],"class_list":["post-10865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","tag-ajax","tag-alejandro-garnacho","tag-alexander-isak","tag-arsenal","tag-athletic-club","tag-aymeric-laporte","tag-bayern-munich","tag-benjamin-sesko","tag-borussia-dortmund","tag-bundesliga","tag-chelsea","tag-eredivisie","tag-football-transfers","tag-jadon-sancho","tag-joao-felix","tag-joao-palhinha","tag-liverpool","tag-luis-diaz","tag-manchester-united","tag-newcastle-united","tag-oscar-gloukh","tag-premier-league","tag-saudi-pro-league","tag-summer-transfer-window","tag-tottenham","tag-viktor-gyokeres","article_type-discover","entity_type-competition","entity_type-competitor","inspiration-365s-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10865"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10875,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10865\/revisions\/10875"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}